Victor Garcia, LPC, LMFT
A thoughtful listener who helps people change
Details
| Name | Victor Garcia |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC, LMFT |
| Based in | Texas |
| Licensed in | Texas |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 13 |
About Victor
Victor Garcia is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Texas. He brings 13 years of clinical experience to his work and focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction, ADHD, and other life stresses.
He uses straightforward, practical methods and a calm, patient approach to help clients start making changes. Before his current practice he worked in shelters for survivors of family violence and sexual assault, at a substance abuse recovery facility, and in community mental health agencies.
Background and approach
That background shaped his ability to help people coping with trauma, loss, and crisis. He also has experience providing services through Employee Assistance Programs and Physician Healthcare Programs. Victor blends listening with teaching and action.
Sessions involve talking through what’s happening now, learning skills to handle strong feelings, and planning small steps to move forward. He often draws on Narrative Therapy to help people reframe their stories, and uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused techniques to address thoughts and relationship patterns. He emphasizes kindness, creativity, and patience while asking for honest participation from clients.
Therapy can be demanding, and Victor works at a pace that helps people grow more comfortable with sharing their story over time. He also helps people identify strengths they can use outside sessions. Practical matters are part of his process: he offers voice calls and live chat formats here and asks clients to watch platform messages for scheduling and next steps.
He welcomes people who speak English and accepts international clients.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship issues among the things Victor works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Victor among the ways he works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Victor among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Victor among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Victor among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Victor directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Victor directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and skills-based approaches work online
Victor commonly uses Narrative Therapy to help people separate themselves from their problems and reframe difficult personal stories; this can help with issues like shame, family of origin patterns, and identity concerns. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and teach practical skills for managing anxiety, low mood, and sleep problems. Emotionally-Focused Therapy techniques are used when relationship patterns and emotional bonds are central to the difficulty people bring to sessions.Choosing an approach is often a collaborative process. He will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they decide which ideas and techniques to try, and they adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online formats include voice calls, live chat, and text messaging, which offer flexible ways to fit therapy into a busy life. Voice calls are useful for deeper conversations without video, chat can work for focused check-ins or those who prefer typed communication, and messaging supports short updates between sessions. These options make it easier to attend sessions from different time zones or around work and family schedules while keeping treatment focused on goals and real-life practice.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, and related concerns such as anger, self-esteem, and parenting strain.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style blends careful listening with education and action. Sessions include talking through current problems, learning coping skills, and planning practical steps forward.
What is his clinical background?
He has 13 years of experience and has worked in shelters, substance recovery settings, and community mental health agencies, plus work with employee assistance and physician programs.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds LPC and LMFT credentials in Texas and practices from that state.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Yes. Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available online?
He provides voice calls (phone/audio) and live chat sessions through the platform, as well as messaging options for ongoing contact.
How much does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability through the platform.
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